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Dave Doogan: This week has witnessed one economic warning after another – with the UK looking set for higher prices at the pumps this…

On the recordAugust 23, 2026
This week has witnessed one economic warning after another – with the UK looking set for higher prices at the pumps this September, even higher energy bills come October and food prices soaring ahead of Christmas.
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Dave Doogan
Scottish National Party

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Discussing economic warnings and rising costs.

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